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Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving a legacy that inspired many in music
December 31, 2025 - 9:36 AM

Richard Smallwood, a gospel singer and recording artist nominated eight times for Grammy Awards, has died. He was 77.
Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives
December 31, 2025 - 7:51 AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Betty Boop and “Blondie” are joining Mickey Mouse and

From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact
December 31, 2025 - 6:37 AM

The death of Pope Francis brought change to the Catholic Church, which counts 1.4 billion adherents and is now led — for the first time — by an American pope. The fatal shooting of conservative activist

Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
December 30, 2025 - 8:31 AM

The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump's name was added to the facility, prompting the institution's president to accuse the performers of making their decisions because of politics.
'We're anything but risky': Simu Liu laments decline of Asian roles in Hollywood
December 29, 2025 - 9:00 PM

Even after achieving Marvel-level stardom, Simu Liu says he's grown frustrated with Hollywood and his career.
Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in New Year's honor's list
December 29, 2025 - 11:32 AM

LONDON (AP) — Britons ranging from Hollywood stars Idris Elba and Cynthia Erivo to a 102-year-old judo instructor have been named in King Charles III’s New Year’s honors list, an annual tradition that recognizes people for their contributions to U.K. public life.
How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories
December 26, 2025 - 11:14 PM

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Whether it’s stand-up comedy specials or a dramedy series, when Muslim American Mo Amer sets out to create, he writes what he knows.
Man accused of 1996 Tupac Shakur killing seeks to suppress evidence
December 26, 2025 - 12:27 PM

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The attorneys for the man accused of killing rap icon Tupac Shakur in 1996 are pushing to suppress evidence obtained in what they claim was an “unlawful nighttime search.”
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65
December 26, 2025 - 6:14 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has died. He was 65.
From red donkeys to vibrant art: Fernando Dávila's colorful journey as a colorblind painter
December 25, 2025 - 11:17 PM

DORAL, Fla. (AP) — When Fernando Dávila was 8 years old in Colombia, he failed a drawing class because he painted donkeys red.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Gospel singer Richard Smallwood dies at 77, leaving a legacy that inspired many in music

Betty Boop and 'Blondie' enter the public domain in 2026, accompanied by a trio of detectives

From Pope Francis to Charlie Kirk, many deaths in 2025 had a wide impact

Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations

'We're anything but risky': Simu Liu laments decline of Asian roles in Hollywood

Hollywood stars Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo recognized in New Year's honor's list

How TV shows like 'Mo' and 'Muslim Matchmaker' allow Arab and Muslim Americans to tell their stories

Man accused of 1996 Tupac Shakur killing seeks to suppress evidence

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65

From red donkeys to vibrant art: Fernando Dávila's colorful journey as a colorblind painter

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